[5] It was known for having close encounters with many exotic animals including tigers, monkeys and elephants.

The zoo had many sections including areas devoted to crocodiles, elephants and monkeys while also having an aquarium and an orchard garden.

The zoo closed in 2020, with the main reason for this closure being the lack of tourists due to COVID-19.

Some of the monkey's tricks included riding a bike, dunking a basketball and doing exercises, like push-ups and sit-ups.

They also had display area showing fishing equipment and techniques of Thailand's fisherman as well as seashells.

[13] It did not appear that the Phuket Zoo is involved with conservation efforts to save animals worldwide.

However, a petition garnished more than 10,000 signatures for her to be removed due to her being forced to take photos and her health struggles.

Due to the petition, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division of the Royal Thai Police and Department of National Parks decided to confiscate her after it appeared she was being kept illegally.

One gibbon was even in a staff-member's arms all day and stays in a cage with a lock at night with no room to move.

A video of a turtle at the Phuket Zoo's Aquarium sparked controversy as its exhibit seemed to be too small for it to move.

Many of the animal's exhibits, including the ostrich and deer, have no grass, shrubbery or enrichment toys.